Registered Agent in California

We act as your official registered agent in California — receiving legal documents, tracking deadlines, and keeping you compliant.

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California Business Compliance

California is the largest business state in the U.S. with strict compliance requirements. LLCs must file a Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) biennially and pay an $800 minimum franchise tax annually. Missing these deadlines can result in suspension by the Franchise Tax Board.

Registered Agent Requirement

Every LLC and Corporation registered in California must designate an agent for service of process with a physical street address in the state.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

A $250 penalty for failure to file the Statement of Information on time, plus potential suspension by the Franchise Tax Board for unpaid franchise tax. Suspended entities cannot legally conduct business, enter contracts, or maintain lawsuits.

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Quick Facts

If Non-Compliant
FTB suspension
Filing Fee
$20 + $800/yr franchise tax
Frequency
Annual (Statement of Information due every 2 years)
Due Date
Last day of anniversary month
Abbreviation
CA
Our Service
$149/yr

California at a Glance

Annual Report Fee $20 + $800/yr franchise tax
Filing Frequency Annual (Statement of Information due every 2 years)
Due Date Last day of anniversary month
Franchise Tax $800 minimum annually (LLC & Corp)
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We'll review your CA filings at no cost.

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Coverage

We serve all 50 states — including California

CA is highlighted on the map. We provide registered agent and compliance filing services in every U.S. state from a single account.

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Why Choose Registered Agency in California?

Same-Day Document Handling

When we receive legal documents at our California address, we scan and forward them to you the same day — no delays, no lost mail.

Never Miss a Deadline

We track your California filing deadlines and send reminders well in advance — annual reports, renewals, and franchise tax dates are all monitored.

Your Privacy Protected

Our address goes on your public filings — not yours. Keep your home address off California state records.

California Compliance FAQ

Yes. California law requires every LLC, Corporation, and LP to maintain an agent for service of process with a physical address in the state. P.O. boxes are not accepted.

The Statement of Information (Form LLC-12 for LLCs, Form SI-550 for Corps) is a filing that updates your entity's public record with the Secretary of State. It's required biennially for LLCs and annually for Corporations.

A suspended California LLC cannot legally conduct business, enter contracts, defend or maintain lawsuits, or access the courts. To revive, you must file all delinquent returns, pay all back taxes, penalties, and interest.

Our registered agent service in California starts at $149/year as part of the Essentials plan. This includes annual report filing, deadline reminders, and document storage.

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Flat-rate service, no hidden fees, no contracts. Starting at $149/year.

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